Step into a strong organisation ready for its next era of national influence.

Over the past couple of years, Carers Australia has done the hard work. Under the leadership of outgoing CEO Annabel Reid and a committed Executive team, the organisation has strengthened its operations, and finances, rebuilt culture, and built stronger trust with its stakeholders.

Today, Carers Australia stands on a strong, steady foundation, and now, the organisation is ready for a CEO who will lift its public profile, elevate its national voice, and cement its position as the go-to authority on policy for unpaid carers in Australia.

If you are a bold and passionate leader who thrives in influence, who builds coalitions, who sees policy as a lever for social change, and who wants to shape the future for millions of Australians, this is your moment.

You’re stepping into strength
You won’t be asked to rescue or rebuild. You will inherit an organisation that is:

• Financially strong, with sound reserves and well-managed operations.
• Supported by a high performing Board and Executive Team with deep policy capability.
• Home to a positive, productive culture built through honesty and transparency.
• Has a member network with strong relationships and aligned expectations.

Your mandate: take Carers Australia outward
With internal stability achieved, the Board is united in its expectation that the next CEO will lead Carers Australia into a more prominent, outward facing phase.

You will drive a future where Carers Australia is top-of-mind for Ministers, advisers, and the public service when decisions affecting unpaid carers are being shaped. You will be a passionate advocate for change both publicly and behind-the-scenes.

The opportunity ahead
As CEO, you will lead an ambitious next chapter, one where Carers Australia transitions from a well-performing organisation to a position of genuine national influence delivering tangible outcomes for the nation’s 3 million unpaid carers.

You will:

• Lead national advocacy and policy impact across the three strategic pillars of Recognition, Remuneration and Respite.
• Maintain a collaborative, supportive federated network.
• Diversify and grow revenue, including through philanthropy, partnerships and grants.
• Sustain and evolve a people-centred organisational culture.
• Partner constructively with an aligned and forward-looking Board.

What success looks like in your first year

• A clear advocacy strategy is in motion and gaining traction.
• Ministers and senior decision-makers increasingly seek your insights.
• Carers Australia’s national profile visibly grows.
• Member organisations feel stronger and more aligned.
• A diversified revenue strategy shows tangible early wins.
• Organisational health remains strong and sustainable.

About you
You bring political acumen, policy influence, strong stakeholder engagement capability, commercial discipline, and an empowering and inclusive leadership style. You are ready to take a stable, well run organisation and lift it to national prominence.

Remuneration
A highly competitive remuneration package is available, with flexibility for the right candidate. The Board is open to discussing remuneration structure and contemporary working arrangements, including hybrid and working from home options.

How to apply
Apply via SEEK here.  Applications will be considered as they are received. Contact Elliott Gray for the full information pack or a confidential discussion.